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Senior Commercial Project Manager

Mainz
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Be part of the team that takes spacecraft from concept to launch. Work hands-on with cutting-edge systems, ensuring every component is tested, validated, and mission-ready. Your work will be critical to the success of the entire mission.

Senior Commercial Project Manager
Salary - Up to €95,000!
Location - Mainz

What we can offer you:

Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days' vacation & special leave days
Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad
Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue
monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan
Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days
The role:
This position focuses on managing the commercial and contractual aspects of international engineering projects, including project controlling, reporting, invoicing, and cost management. Responsibilities include preparing and negotiating contracts for a range of clients, developing competitive offers in partnership with sales, and collaborating closely with finance, legal, tax, export control, and project management teams. It also serves as the primary contact for all commercial, tax, and contract matters, while overseeing risk and change management, handling claims, and implementing preventive and corrective measures to support successful project outcomes.

What we want from you:

Degree in business studies or equivalent commercial qualification, ideally with industry or tax consulting experience.
3-5+ years in a similar role with proven expertise in commercial project management.
In-depth understanding of international plant operations, including overseas sites, facilities, and workforce deployment.
Proficient in SAP R/3 and MS Office, with strong English communication skills; additional languages are an asset.
Collaborative team player with cross-departmental coordination skills and willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
If you are looking to join one of Europe's largest Satellite Manufacturers then please don't hesitate to apply!

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